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The combination of luxury accommodations, gourmet dining and high-caliber entertainment with shopping, gambling, dancing and socializing in one “floating city” makes cruises a popular vacation option. Cruises depart out of ports all over the world, setting sail for as little as three days up to itineraries lasting longer than a month. Passengers interested in seeing the striking glaciers of Alaska during April have two cruise line options providing a variety of itineraries.

Princess Cruises: Beijing to Vancouver

Embark in Beijing, China and sail into Alaska on Princess Cruises’ Diamond Princess ship. Over 23 days, you’ll visit China, South Korea, Russia and Japan before crossing into the United States and stopping in Alaskan ports such as Anchorage, Hubbard Glacier, Glacier Bay National Park, Skagway, Juneau and Ketchikan. When the ship pulls into port, guests enjoy excursions such as a bordello breakfast, suspension bridge, the Yukon expedition, steam train and panning for gold. Choose from five cabin styles: an interior room with no window, ocean view, ocean view obstructed (a lesser-priced option; there may be a lifeboat or other item hanging in the window), balcony or suite. On board, unwind at the ship’s fitness center, spa, jogging track or pools (including an adults-only area), or spend time at the Internet cafe, karaoke bar, shuffleboard court or dance clubs. Princess Cruises 800-774-6237 princess.com

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